The elephant in the room
An obvious problem or difficult situation that people do not want to talk about, an important topic that people are aware of but which they do... Read more →
Elbow (someone) out of (somewhere)
To pressure someone out of somewhere.The woman elbowed the other shoppers out of the way so that she could buy some shoes.
Elbow room
Enough space to be comfortable.The couple moved to the country in order to have more elbow room.
Elbow grease
The effort and strength to clean something.We will have to use much elbow grease to clean the kitchen.
Eke out (a living)
To earn one's living with difficulty.My uncle was unable to eke out a living on his farm so he sold it.
Either feast or famine
To be or have either too much or not enough of something.It is either feast or famine for the woman. Sometimes she has lots of money and... Read more →
Egg (someone) on egg on (someone)
To urge or push someone to do something.The boy is always egging his friend on to do stupid things.
Edge out (someone) edge (someone) out
To win a competition against someone and get a job or position.I was able to edge out the other applicants to get the job.
Ebb and flow
The decrease and increase of something like the tide.The ebb and flow of the singer's popularity was always a topic of conversation.
Eat one`s cake and have it too
To use or spend something but still keep it.The man wants to eat his cake and have it too and he will never give up anything.